Key things to know about the future Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri

Playing style

As previously mentioned, Sarri likes his teams to play attacking free-flowing football, with an emphasis on pace in attack, and a strong core in midfield. The full-backs are given free reign to attack forward, with the wingers cutting inside to offer space and to support the striker. The midfield are energetic and run from box to box to support the team. At Napoli, Sarri depends heavily on players such as Hamsik, Allan and Jorginho for their quality distribution of the ball spreading the play in order to break through the opposition's defence. Could one or more of these players be coming to London with Sarri?

This style seems to suit the current Chelsea squad. Star player Eden Hazard is currently playing behind the striker under Conte but if Sarri takes his system to Chelsea, he will be back on the left-hand side cutting in, where many think he is at his most dangerous. Full-backs Marcus Alonso and Victor Moses will enjoy the freedom to attack forward, while former player of the year N'Golo Kante will be a key player commanding the centre of midfield.

Sarri will also have the task of bringing big money signing Alvaro Morata back to form. He has been struggling recently losing his place to January signing Oliver Giroud, but under new management, the Spaniard could turn his form around.

He is a highly regarded tactician and lightning quick attacking play is set to be much more popular with spectators than Conte's more pragmatic defensive approach. This was clearly a massive factor in attracting the interest of Roman Abramovich.